Cyril Done began his career at Liverpool just before the outbreak of World War II and was a prolific goalscorer at Anfield throughout the war.
11 Facts About Cyril Done
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Cyril Done hit 61 goals in 87 league appearances at Prenton Park, before he moved to Port Vale in December 1954.
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Cyril Done hit four goals against Liverpool and hit 34 goals in 52 league games before switching to non-League Winsford United in May 1957.
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Cyril Done later served Skelmersdale United as player-manager from 1959 to 1962.
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Cyril Done struggled to hold down a place in the Liverpool starting line-up and completely missed out on the 1950 FA Cup run; he scored five goals in 16 league games.
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Cyril Done was allowed to leave Anfield in May 1952, having played 111 games in official league and cup competitions, scoring 38 goals.
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Cyril Done joined Merseyside neighbours Tranmere Rovers of the Third Division North, where he made more of an impact, scoring 61 goals in 87 league appearances in his time at the club.
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Cyril Done transferred to Port Vale in December 1954, when manager Freddie Steele paid out a four-figure fee.
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Cyril Done scored in five consecutive games, as the club struggled in front of goal; he bagged six of Vale's eight goals in a run of just one win in nine games.
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Cyril Done was a "strong centre-forward, who was feared by opposing defences".
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Cyril Done died on 24 February 1993, the same day as fellow footballer Bobby Moore.